PNG PM Marape Urges US President Trump to Reconsider Paris Agreement Withdrawal
Papua New Guinea is rallying support from Pacific Island nations to collectively call on the United States Government to reconsider its decision to realign climate change support, according to Prime Minister James Marape. The PNG Government is formally writing to the White House, urging U.S. President Donald Trump to review his decision to withdraw from the Paris Agreement.
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| PNG PM Marape Urges US President Trump to Reconsider Paris Agreement Withdrawal |
Prime Minister Marape disclosed this during a media conference upon his return from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. He described President Trump’s January 20 announcement to pull out of the Paris Climate Treaty as both irresponsible and morally wrong. Marape emphasized that the United States, as the world’s second-largest carbon emitter after China, has a critical role in global efforts to combat rising temperatures.
“Tomorrow (today) I'll be releasing a letter to Washington asking President Trump to reconsider his withdrawal from the Paris Agreement. A formal letter will be conveyed to the White House,” Marape stated. He noted that the Trump administration’s initial decision to withdraw in 2017 had been overturned by President Joe Biden in 2021, but Trump’s re-election has reignited plans for the U.S. to exit the climate pact.
Marape highlighted the urgency of addressing climate change, particularly for Pacific nations that are disproportionately affected by its consequences. He announced that PNG will bring the matter to the Pacific Island Forum, urging member nations to adopt a united stance in encouraging the U.S. to rethink its position.
“I've reached out to our Pacific Island nations,” Marape said. “They are currently discussing our collective position, but PNG makes it absolutely clear that we live in a time when climate change adversities are hitting the planet the hardest. The greatest impact is felt by those of us who contribute the least to global warming.”
Marape called for collective efforts from Pacific nations to send a clear and unified message to the U.S. President. He reiterated the region's vulnerability to climate change and its shared responsibility to push for global commitments to mitigate its effects.
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